Insolvency Service of Ireland(53 speeches) Before we commence, I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their...

Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation(58 speeches) Before we recommence I remind colleagues to either switch off their mobile telephones or turn them to flight mode. I must read a note on privilege. I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact...

Residential Tenancies Board(58 speeches) I wish to draw your attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to this...

Free Legal Advice Centres(30 speeches) Before we commence, I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their...

What are Committees?

Committees in the Oireachtas are where TDs and Senators discuss amendments to government legislation, scrutinise public expenditure and organisations,
and take evidence from expert witnesses and civil servants.

'Joint' committees and subcommittees contain members of both the Dáil and Seanad. 'Select' committees and subcommittees contain only TDs.